A factory worker on an assembly line has been referred to occupational therapy (OT) for treat-ment of his right biceps tendonitis, which is prohibiting him from performing at a productive lev-el because of his high pain levels
What risk factor must be closely assessed in a job analysis?
A. Cold temperatures
B. Vibration
C. Repetitions of tasks within a time period
D. Contact stress
ANS: C
Tendonitis is a common work-related musculoskeletal disorder arising from overuse. The number of repetitions during a specific time period should be monitored. A high-risk repetition rate for the elbow is more than 10 reps/minute. The occupational therapist will need to determine the rep-etition rate as well as the rest breaks and make recommendations according to the standards in the workplace.
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